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Karnataka is a famous state in southwest India. It is famous for its beautiful beaches on the Arabian Sea coastline. The state government is highly concerned about its transportation and vehicle registrations and all this is managed by the Karnataka transport department.

Karnataka RTO ensures registration of all vehicles of Karnataka under the Motor Vehicle Act of India, 1988. The RTO office is also responsible for maintaining road safety, collection of taxes, air and noise pollution control.

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Functions of Tamil Nadu Regional Transport Department

The Karnataka transport department is responsible for the registration of vehicles in Karnataka (KA). It performs several other important functions including:

Issuing of Registration of Motor Vehicle
Issuing of Driving Licence
Issuing temporary registration certificates
Issuing of Conductor Licence
Issuing the RC cancellation
Issuing renewal registration certificates to non-transport vehicles
Issuing of Fitness certificate and NOC
Issuing of Online Permits Application both temporary and permanent
Issuing of Objection System for vehicles
Collection of motor vehicle tax from vehicles
Ensuring road safety with enforcement of traffic rules

List of RTO offices in Karnataka

RTO office	RTO Code
Athani	KA-71
Bagalkot	KA-29
Bailhongal	KA-24
Ballari	KA-34
Banashankari	KA-58
Bangalore Central	KA-01
Bangalore East	KA-03
Bangalore North	KA-04
Bangalore South	KA-05
Bangalore West	KA-02
Bantwal	KA-70
Basavakalyana	KA-56
Belagavi	KA-22
Bhalki	KA-39
Bidar	KA-38
Chamarajanagar	KA-10
Chandapura	KA-59
Chikkaballapur	KA-40
Chikkamagaluru	KA-18
Chikkodi	KA-23
Chintamani	KA-67
Chitradurga	KA-16
Dandeli	KA-65
Davanagere	KA-17
Devanahalli	KA-43
Dharwad East	KA-63
Dharwad West	KA-25
Eelctronic City	KA-51
Gadag	KA-26
Gokak	KA-49
Hassan	KA-13
Haveri	KA-27
Honnavar	KA-47
Hosapete	KA-35
Hunsur	KA-45
Jamkhandi	KA-48
KR Puram	KA-53
Kalaburagi	KA-32
Karwar	KA-30
Kolar	KA-07
Kolar Gold Fields	KA-08
Koppal	KA-37
Madhugiri	KA-64
Madikeri	KA-12
Malathalli	KA-41
Malathalli Bangalore	KA-61
Mandya	KA-11
Mangalore	KA-19
Manipal	KA-20
Mysore East	KA-55
Mysore West	KA-09
Nagamangala	KA-54
Nelamangala	KA-52
Puttur	KA-21
R T Nagar	KA-60
Raichur	KA-36
Ramanagara	KA-42
Ramdurg	KA-69
Ranebennuru	KA-68
Sagar	KA-15
Sakaleshpura	KA-46
Shanthinagar	KA-57
Shivamogga	KA-14
Sirsi	KA-31
Surathkal	KA-62
Tarikere	KA-66
Tiptur	KA-44
Tumakuru	KA-06
Vijayapura	KA-28
Yadgir	KA-33
Yelahanka	KA-50

RTO Codes for Different States and Union Territories of India

There are different RTO codes for different States and Union Territories in India for easy identification of the RTO location based on the vehicle's number plate. The different RTO codes for States and Union Territories in India are as follows:

How does RTO Impact Your Vehicle Insurance Premium in Karnataka (KA)?

RTO KA has a crucial role in deciding the insurance premium as it depends on the locality. The entire state has been divided into zones so that insurance premiums can be charged according to the associated risks. The chances of vehicle theft, the chance of man-made or natural disasters, the condition of the road, the number of vehicles, etc.
Zone A, for example, would have a higher premium than Zone B. Metro cities like Bangaluru, Mysuru, etc. have higher premiums even more than Zone A category.

How to Get Vehicle Registration in Karnataka (KA)?

Vehicles need registration certificates to roam freely on the roads of Karnataka. For this, they need to apply for RC at Karnataka RTO Office. These are some of the ways to obtain vehicle registration in Karnataka.

Temporary Registration

A time period of 30 days is provided to the car owner after the purchase of the car to apply for permanent registration of the vehicle. Until then he may obtain temporary vehicle registration which is issued by the dealer.

Permanent Registration

For every vehicle running on the road of Karnataka, it is essential to get registration as per the law of the Motor Vehicles Act. One can get their vehicle registration certificate with Regional transport offices. One can apply for registration of the vehicle with necessary documents at the RTO office or Karnataka RTO Website that includes Form 21, form 22, vehicle insurance certificate, temporary registration number, etc.

Renewal of Registration

A registration certificate is valid for 15 years in Karnataka. After which it is essential for the owner to renew the registration. For this, an application for renewal is to be submitted in RTO Karnataka with necessary documents such as application forms CMV 25, insurance certificate, registration certificate, etc. To avoid any penalties, it is suggested to complete the renewal process within 60 days of expiry.

Duplicate Registration

In case if you lost your original registration certificate or if it is worn out, one may apply for duplicate RC. For this, you need to get to the RTO office with application Form no 26, vehicle insurance document, copy of police FIR, etc. One can also apply for online registration at relevant RTO offices by finding the Karnataka RTO Code which is KA.

Ownership Transfer

When the owner of the vehicle wishes to transfer the ownership of the vehicle, he needs to visit the RTO office and apply for transfer with the necessary documents. This may include documents such as Form 31 if the transfer is due to inheritance, form 32 if the transfer is because of public auction, registration certificate, vehicle insurance certificate.

Ownership Transfer to Another State

In case if the owner wishes to sell his vehicle to an owner in another state, it is essential to complete an ownership transfer process at the RTO office. For this transfer, the owner needs to obtain a NOC from the relevant RTO office. After obtaining NOC, one can apply for ownership transfer in another state at the RTO office of the relevant state with NOC and FormS 29, 30, 31, 32 and RC.

Transfer of RC in Case of Death

In case of the demise of the owner of the vehicle, the legal successor or the heir needs to report to the nearest RTO office about the demise within 30 days of the death. The successors who wish to acquire the ownership of the vehicle then need to apply for ownership at the office with relevant documents such as Form 31, Form 31, death certificate, original registration, NOC, etc within 3 months.

How to Get Motor Insurance in Karnataka?

There is a probability of accidents and damage to vehicles due to unknown conditions and thus it is essential for every vehicle to get insurance. A vehicle could ride on roads of Karnataka only if it has an insurance certificate as per rules of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988. One could also obtain this insurance as per the guidelines of the Karnataka RTO.

There are various companies that offer four vehicle insurance. One can choose to obtain third-party insurance online and offline. As per government rules, no vehicle can ride without insurance and thus must wisely select the best insurance plan as per needs.

How to Get Four Wheeler Motor Insurance in Karnataka?

Car Insurance Plans are available online as well as offline in Karnataka. You can choose from the option of the third party only as well as a comprehensive car insurance plan depending on your needs.

How to Get Two Wheeler Motor Insurance in Karnataka?

All Two wheeler bike insurance plans in Karnataka can be taken online or offline. The online plans can be compared and hence you can choose the one which best suits your needs from a third-party online bike plan or a comprehensive one.